ROWENTA Power Press - Manual (Page 8)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
˾ When cold and unplugged, the iron can be cleaned with a
damp cloth and wiped dry. Never use household cleaners
or solvents.
Cleaning the soleplate
Rowenta soleplates have excellent non-stick properties and
can be simply wiped clean when cold.
˾ In normal use a draggy coating may build up on the sole-
plate (starch, detergent buildup, burnt synthetic fibers).
This can be easily removed by using the Rowenta Soleplate
Cleaning Kit or a quality hot iron cleaner available at most
stores.
˾ Do not use abrasive household cleaners or abrasive cleaning
pads.
˾ The soleplate of your iron makes ironing easier. To prevent
scratching of the soleplate, do not iron over sharp objects
(zippers, etc.). Do not place the iron on rough surfaces, e.g.
metal iron support, which may scratch the plate.
IRON TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
Iron is DISTILLED WATER DO NOT use 100% pure distilled
leaking. water, use tap water. In very hard
water areas mix half tap water with
half distilled to reduce hardness; or
use inexpensive bottled spring
water.
SOFTENED WATER Most softened water is alright, but
if you experience leaks or spitting,
change to untreated tap water or
inexpensive bottled spring water.
DO NOT use 100% distilled water.
Auto-off activated? Move iron or gently shake.
Overuse of burst of Allow more time between each
steam. burst.
Iron won’t Is iron plugged in? Check plug is in socket.
heat. Thermostat set too Turn thermostat higher.
low?
Auto-off activated?
Move iron or gently shake.
Ready light This is normal. The light goes on and off showing
goes on the thermostat is switching the heat
and off. on and off to maintain the correct
temperature.
Iron does Iron is not hot If the iron is not hot enough the
not steam. enough. anti-drip system will activate and
stop the iron's steam production.
Set thermostat to the (
●●● )
position.
Is variable steam If iron is fitted with a variable steam
control correctly set? control, turn it to a higher setting.
Steam valve is
Move variable steam controm from
clogged. min to max several times to clear
blockage.